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11/12/2025

There is something very moving about the presence of these beautiful, majestic horses. They carried a much-loved lady to her final resting place with such dignity.

08/12/2025

As we approach the end of another year, many of us find ourselves looking back and thinking about what the year has meant for us. Sally, our Funeral Celebrant shares some words.
For me as the Celebrant here at Haycombe, it has given me the opportunity to reflect on a particularly busy year. And as a part of that, I got to thinking about what the most special part of my role is. It’s hard to pin it down to one thing, but maybe for me, it’s that moment when I am meeting with a family, and they have just finished telling me about their loved one. Then as we are wrapping up our time together, there is a real sense, that for now, the stories of their loved one have been passed into my care. That I am holding onto them now, and that they can relax a little.
Being able to take the load from grieving families, is a great privilege for a celebrant. So I want to say thank you to all the families that have entrusted the memories of loved ones into my care.

05/12/2025

This week is National Grief Awareness Week, an important initiative led by The Good Grief Trust to shine a light on the impact of grief and loss across the country.
It’s a time for us all to come together, support those who are grieving, and remind them that they are not alone in their journey.
The theme for this year is “Growing with Grief”, acknowledging that while grief changes us, we can find ways to grow and adapt alongside it.

02/12/2025

✨ Final Call for Photos ✨
We’re preparing for our Christmas Memorial Service, and for those attending we’d like to include a photo of your loved one in a tribute displayed on the screens during the service.
📸 Deadline to submit photos: Monday 8th December
🎄 Memorial Service: Sunday 14th December at 3:00pm
This is a special way to honour and remember those who hold a special place in our hearts.
Please email photos to: cemeteries_crematorium@bathnes.gov.uk

29/11/2025

🌸 Exciting News 🌸
We’re pleased to share that, due to demand, we are introducing new Circle Garden plots at Haycombe.
Each circular bed can hold two sets of cremated remains and includes your choice of either the graceful granite Double Heart or the timeless granite Howard Book, set within decorative slate chippings.
Every memorial comes with a flower container, and for those wishing to add a personal touch, we offer options for artwork or photo plaques to make your tribute truly unique.
This peaceful garden is more than a resting place – it’s a special area for reflection and remembrance, where memories live on beautifully.

26/11/2025

The annual Mass for the Holy Souls is taking place in the Hilltop Chapel at Haycombe on Saturday, 29th November at 10:00am (Chapel doors open at 9:45am).

It's a time to gather and pray together for those who are buried or interred in the Cemetery, for our all our departed loved ones, family, & friends, and for all who have died with nobody to pray for them. Everyone is welcome.

23/11/2025

This week, we witnessed a remarkable moment. As part of a military funeral tribute, an Airbus A400M Atlas flew low overhead in a powerful display of respect.
The aircraft’s size and presence were awe-inspiring, and the flyover was a poignant reminder of the dedication and service of our armed forces.

20/11/2025

Please join us for our Christmas Memorial Service on Sunday 14th December at 3.00pm in the Hilltop Chapel.🎄
This special service provides an opportunity to honour those who have died and make them a part of our Christmas. There will be traditional carols and a time to reflect in a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone will have the chance to write a name or message on a tag, which will be provided, and these can be hung on the Christmas tree, before lighting a candle for a loved one. Complimentary refreshments are served following the service.
Those attending are invited to send in a photograph of their loved one, which will be displayed during the service on our screens. Please e-mail the photo by Monday 8th December to cemeteries_crematorium@bathnes.gov.uk
or bring it into the office so that we can scan it for you. Due to popularity, we are only able to include one photo per loved one i.e. not multiple submissions of the same person.

17/11/2025

We’re proud to share some wonderful news! 💙
Through the Recycling of Metals Scheme, we have donated £10,000 to The Ben Saunders Foundation.
The charity, that was set up by Ben before he passed away due to a rare form of cancer in 2020, provides holidays for families with young people with cancer or who have been bereaved.
Ben’s dad, Tom Saunders, who is also a trustee of the charity, shared these heartfelt words:
"It is an incredible gesture. To receive this when we live literally 100 yards from the cemetery gates and also where Ben has his final resting place is incredibly special. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for helping us to keep Ben’s memory alive and enabling us to support families in their darkest days.”
We are honoured to play a part in continuing Ben’s legacy and supporting families when they need it most.

14/11/2025

Our thanks go to everybody who braved the damp weather to join us for our Service of Remembrance on Tuesday. It was heart-warming to see so many people there to honour the fallen, and made even more special by the loyal presence of ex-servicemen who provide an invaluable contribution. The younger generation were represented by some lovely year 6 pupils who were great ambassadors for St. Philips Church of England Primary School. Everybody’s attendance is very much appreciated.

11/11/2025

This Remembrance Day, we take a moment to reflect with gratitude on the courage and sacrifice of those who served. At Haycombe, we’re proud to be a place of peace and remembrance for many who gave so much.
Let’s keep their memory alive, not just today, but always. Lest We Forget.

08/11/2025

A reminder that all are warmly invited to join us for the Annual Service of Remembrance at Haycombe Cemetery, taking place on Armistice Day – Tuesday 11th November. The service will begin at 10:45 am on the grassed area between the Cross of Sacrifice and the Blitz Graves, within the cemetery grounds. 🌹

Address

Whiteway Road
Bath
BA22RQ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441225396020

Website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-cremations-and-memorials

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Haycombe Crematorium is the only crematorium within the Bath and North East Somerset area and is located on the southern edge of Bath (BA2 2RQ), and has large windows overlooking the beautiful Englishcombe valley. It was built in 1961, the first cremation taking place on 2nd April of that year. The total number of cremations carried out in the first year was 897 - the average today is approximately 1,600 per annum.

Cremation is a very ancient method of disposal of the dead. Everyone knows that the Vikings practiced it and that urns containing cremated remains are regularly found in Roman burial sites in Britain, but were you aware that there are Bronze age sites too? However, cremation seemed to disappear following the rise of Christianity to become non-existent during the Victorian era and only gradually became an option for the general public again in the early 1900s requiring new legislation to do so. Since then it has grown in popularity until approximately 72% of deaths are followed by cremation nationally, with nearer 90% in the local area.